WWII Finnish Army Photo Lot x6 : Mannerheim 1939 Photo & 1941 Karelian Offensive For Sale

WWII Finnish Army Photo Lot x6 Mannerheim 1939 Press Print & 1941 Karelian Offensive Ingelius EstateFor sale is a rare collection of five (5) original vintage black and white photographs documenting the Finnish Army and its high command on the brink of the Winter War and through the opening offensives of the Continuation War.This premium grouping features an outstanding, fully captioned 1939 international press print of Field Marshal Mannerheim alongside four highly candid frontline and staff photos originating from the private wartime library of Lieutenant Colonel Ragnar Ingelius. Ingelius served within the Finnish General Staff (Päämaja) intelligence, information, and liaison networks. These are authentic, period-correct photographic prints on vintage paper stock—not modern reproductions.Detailed Breakdown of the Grouping:

1. Large 1939 International Press Photograph of Field Marshal Mannerheim:
   An exceptional, large vintage syndication print from International News Photos (New York). Physically stamped on the reverse \"OCT 10 1939\" with its original typed press bureau informational snippet fully intact. The image captures Baron Mannerheim in full ceremonial Civil Guard uniform just weeks before the outbreak of the Winter War, as Finland mobilized its manpower during the high-stakes negotiations with Moscow.

The typewriter snippet attached to the back reads:
Military Hero of Finland is Still in Harness. Helsinki (Helsingfors), Finland - Although he is now 72, Field Marshal Baron Karl Gustaf Mannerheim is still an important figure in the military affairs of this little republic. Marshal Mannerheim led the forces of Finland in the war that brought independence to the country. Finland does not expect that war will result from the present Russo-Finnish negotiations but all preparations for war are being made and all available man power is being called to the colors. 10-10-39.

1. Finnish Ski Patrol Line:
   An iconic, crisp winter combat composition showing fully equipped Finnish ski infantry (hiihtojoukot) in white winter camouflage gear advancing in formation with service rifles slung.
2. Winter Artillery Placement:
   A dramatic frontline action shot of a Finnish field artillery crew dug into a heavy snowbank, operating a light field gun under camouflaged forest cover during the winter campaigns.
3. Frontline Forest Dugout Camp:
   A candid historical capture showing Finnish frontline infantry gathered outside a traditional log dugout (korsu) for an operational briefing or field worship service.
4. Officer Group Bench Portrait (August 1941):
   A relaxed behind-the-lines study of four named Finnish staff officers identified sequentially on the reverse as Verasniemi, T. Alava, T. Juvola, and Hannu Haava-Seppälä. This card features a fantastic piece of dry Finnish military humor handwritten in ink on the back: \"T.K. Saanen tämän joskus takaisin. Tämähän ei näytä ole rahaa.\" (Translation: \"I trust I will get this back sometime. After all, this doesn\'t look like money.\")
5. Intelligence HQ Senior leadership team, undated

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition across the entire lot. Strong contrast, clear details, and minimal handling wear consistent with professional archival storage. Photographed inside protective album sleeves. Please see images for complete visual confirmation of the original handwriting, ink stamps, and attached press documentation on the reverse sides.Please ask questions before offerding, happy to helpVery careful packing & secure, tracked shipping